Deborah Padgett M.P.H's Books

Housing First

Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives

By: Deborah Padgett M.P.H,Benjamin Henwood Ph.D.,Sam Tsemberis Ph.D.

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Housing First

Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives

By: Deborah Padgett M.P.H,Benjamin Henwood Ph.D.,Sam Tsemberis Ph.D.

This book is the first to chronicle the story of Housing First (HF), a paradigm-shifting evidence-based approach to ending homelessness that began in New York City in 1992 and rapidly spread to other cities nationally and internationally. The authors report on the rise of a 'homeless industry' of shelters and transitional housing programs that the HF approach directly challenged by rejecting the usual demands of treatment, sobriety and housing readiness. Based upon principles of consumer choice, harm reduction and immediate access to permanent independent housing in the community, HF was initially greeted with skepticism and resistance from the 'industry'. However, rigorous experiments testing HF against 'usual care' produced consistent findings that the approach produced greater housing stability, lower use of drugs, and alcohol and cost savings. This evidence base, in conjunction with media accounts of HF's success, led to widespread adoption in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, and Australia. The book traces the history of homelessness and the rapid growth of the publically funded homeless industry, an amalgam of religious and philanthropic organizations, advocacy groups, and non-profits that were insufficient to stem the tide of homelessness resulting from dramatic reductions in affordable housing in the 1980s and continuing to the present day. The authors summarize research findings on HF and include a chapter of personal stories of individuals who have experienced HF. Unique to this book is the participation of the founder of HF (Tsemberis) and well-known research on HF by the co-authors (Padgett and Henwood). Also unique is the deployment of theories-organizational, institutional and implementation-to conceptually frame the rise of HF and its wide adoption as well as the resistance that arose in some places. Highly readable yet informative and scholarly, this book addresses wider issues of innovation and systems change in social and human services.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

249

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0199989818

ISBN 13

9780199989812

Housing First

Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives

By: Deborah Padgett,Benjamin F. Henwood,Sam J. Tsemberis

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Housing First

Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives

By: Deborah Padgett,Benjamin F. Henwood,Sam J. Tsemberis

This book provides a unique portrayal of Housing First as a 'paradigm shift' in homeless services. Since 1992, this approach has spread nationally and internationally, changing systems and reversing the usual continuum of care. The success of Housing First has few parallels in social and human services.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

249

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Published Date

ISBN 10

019998980X

ISBN 13

9780199989805

The Qualitative Research Experience

By: Deborah Padgett

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

The Qualitative Research Experience

By: Deborah Padgett

The book represents the 'lived experience' of doing qualitative research. It addresses the needs of students as well as experienced quantitative researchers who seek instruction in, and exemplars of, qualitative methods. Though the contributions to this book represent diverse voices, a common purpose unites them--a desire to bolster the supportive structures and methodological rigor of qualitative studies.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

333

Publisher

Brooks/Cole Publishing Company

Published Date

ISBN 10

0534272541

ISBN 13

9780534272548

Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach

By: David Royse,Bruce A. Thyer,Deborah K. Padgett

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach

By: David Royse,Bruce A. Thyer,Deborah K. Padgett

Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION, 6th Edition helps your students evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the process of learning evaluation techniques and skills, students will become proficient at critically analyzing evaluation studies conducted by others. The authors present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation issues and methodology. The text's clear writing style and clear presentation of concepts, as well as its hands-on and applied focus, guide students on how to gather evidence and demonstrate that their interventions and programs are effective in improving clients' lives. This edition's up-to-date coverage includes a greater number of references to current literature, emphasizing that consulting the literature is an important step in recognizing, developing, and evaluating evidence-based practice or research-informed practice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

432

Publisher

Cengage Learning

Published Date

ISBN 10

1305101960

ISBN 13

9781305101968

Book's by Deborah Padgett M.P.H

Housing First

Housing First

Housing First

Housing First

The Qualitative Research Experience

The Qualitative Research Experience

Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach

Program Evaluation: An Introduction to an Evidence-Based Approach

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email